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SIU among select U.S. schools to test young bulls for breeding potential

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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Thirty-four bulls have arrived at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to be evaluated over the next several months for desirable growth performance, carcass and genetic traits that can be passed down to offspring. (Above) Samantha Wuest, program coordinator of University Farms, and SIU zoology major Cecilia Castillo prepare a bull […]

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Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks back this weekend

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working.   “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only

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Missouri Cold Weather Rule takes effect November 1

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that the Missouri Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers maintain heat-related utility service during cold temperatures, begins on November 1, 2025.   The rule will remain in effect through March 31, 2026. The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural gas and electric

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Hawley introduces bipartisan bill protecting children from AI chatbots with parents, colleagues

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) held a press conference recently introducing bipartisan legislation to protect children from AI chatbots, the GUARD Act. He was joined by cosponsors of the bill, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Mark Warner (D-Vir.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) as they made the case for the GUARD Act. This legislation would ban AI companions for minors,

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Governor Pritzker launches $32 million in funding for Regional Site Readiness Program

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SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced $31.5 million in funding as part of the Regional Site Readiness Program – an infrastructure grant program designed to help communities attract businesses, create jobs, and support community renewal. Through the program, entities can apply for funding to begin

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Governor Kehoe announces expedited appropriations for food assistance during federal government shutdown

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced additional steps his administration is taking to expedite food assistance for at-risk Missourians, given the impending loss of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the federal government shutdown.   SNAP benefits are 100 percent federally funded, with each recipient receiving benefits from

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Don’t just ‘fall back’ this weekend! Use the extra hour you’ll gain to protect your family with these fire safety measures

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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri families should utilize the extra hour they’ll gain this weekend as they roll back their clocks to step up fire safety precautions in their homes. On Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m., clocks “fall back” one hour as daylight saving time ends.   “Simply installing, maintaining and replacing batteries in your

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